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Rio Salado College

A+Cutting Edge

2323 W 14th St, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-16733

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 12, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 17, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 18, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 8, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jun 8, 2026Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed. Of note: establishment recently replaced combi-style oven in a 1-for-1 swap with only the existing brass single-check valve installed at the water supply. Prior to next routine inspection, please install an ASSE 1015 reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow preventer at the water supply line with a drain line made of rigid, durable material leading to the nearest floor sink. The RPZ unit should be installed at least 12 inches higher than that floor sink. Backflow test report shall be available upon request during next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a large food spill on the floor behind the combi oven. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 5, 2026RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed. Coffee bar station was not in use at time of visit and was not inspected.

2025

Sep 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Jun 18, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Of Note: Discussed designated areas for employee food storage with PIC. Also observed leak from Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) at the mop sink. Prior to next routine inspection, have backflow device serviced by a plumber or backflow specialist to ensure backflow device is in good repair.

Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

Mar 14, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Oct 17, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 16, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.Discussed frequency of inventory checks with PIC.

Apr 4, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michael Hodgins

2023

Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge Program and received an A+ grade. There were 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations noted. Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Inspection conducted with Badge #315. Provided template for Vomit/Fecal Accidents and Time as a Public Health Control Guidance via email. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Ken Ballas

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 coreA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge Program and received an A+ grade. There were 0 priority and 0 priority foundation violations noted. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Ken Ballas

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---One handsink in rear of kitchen is not draining properly. A work order is already in for this. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →